[04-11-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 66-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Near Santa Monica Boulevard

An unidentified 66-year-old man was killed in a fatal hit-and-run collision in the West Los Angeles area on Monday night, April 11, 2022.

According to a news release from the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. on the freeway near Santa Monica Boulevard.

Nearly all lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway were closed following the crash.

According to the CHP, a pedestrian seen running on the shoulder of the freeway was struck and died at the scene.

The deceased was only described as a 66-year-old man and has not been identified.

The reason for the man’s freeway running was unknown.

Officers are on the lookout for the vehicle that caused the accident, which could be a white Toyota sedan.

According to CHP officials, all but one lane on southbound 405 was closed due to the fatal collision investigation.

Due to the closure, traffic was diverted off the freeway and onto Santa Monica Boulevard.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

They are the ones who are responsible for their actions, and that includes the driver who struck and fled. The moment the suspect is located, they will be taken into custody and put on trial.

Hit-and-run drivers are responsible for one in five pedestrian accidents. More than half of the people killed in hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians.

There are an average of 682,000 hit-and-run accidents in the United States each year, according to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data from 2018. There has been a 7 percent annual increase in the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents since 2009.

Hit-and-runs accounted for 11 percent of all traffic accidents in 2015. More than 1,800 people lost their lives, and more than 138,000 were injured in hit-and-run accidents in 2010. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents across California in 2016.

Hit-and-run drivers frequently flee the scene because they are intoxicated, do not have a driver’s license, or are afraid of being arrested.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

Family and friends of a car accident victim are devastated by the death of their loved one. It’s something that insurers and other parties can take advantage of. To avoid this, you’ll need a car accident lawyer with a proven track record of success.

In the meantime, the deceased’s family is encouraged to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The victim’s family can file wrongful death claims to seek compensation for losses such as lost income and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, and emotional anguish.

You can rely on our Los Angeles County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law for support. In these cases, we are well-versed in the applicable laws. An in-depth investigation of our clients’ cases enables us to secure the best possible settlements or jury verdicts for them.

A free consultation with our attorneys can be arranged by calling (888) 488-1391.